Skills Needed for Science and Engineering

[stjimmy]

HI well i wonder if you need to have certin skills to be a science/engineering person
i mean like: writing ,creativty ,mechincal facility,quantitive analysis,attention to detail and orgranzation

i have skills in writing and crtical reading (a lot ) not spelling lol. Math (a lot) and a good deal of creativty in different dircetions and I am very good at quantative analyis of anything(extermly good) but i don't tinker or have much manual dexterity or very much mechnical facilty( more than the dexterity) suck at organaztion(except Ideas) yet people say i am a good problem solver and good designer. SOoo what are my prospects for engineering or physics/other pure science

 

[kdinser]

I'm an engineering student, but I talk to a lot of people with engineering degrees, either through work or the bar I frequent.

From what they tell me, the odds are, your senior project will be the last thing that you ever really build. They also tell me that an engineering degree is probably the most flexible degree you can get. All of them get headhunting calls once or twice a month, half the time it's an offer to move into a completely different field then their current job.

After doing the research on the web and talking to my friends; I'm convinced that if you don't know precisely what you want to do after college and you can handle the math and course load, then an engineering degree is the way to go.

 

[hhegab]

The skills mentioned in your post are definitely important for success in science and engineering. However, it's important to note that not everyone possesses all of these skills and that's okay. Different fields within science and engineering require different combinations of skills, so it's possible to find a field that aligns with your strengths and interests. For example, if you excel in writing and critical reading, you may be well-suited for a career in science communication or technical writing. If you have strong quantitative analysis skills, you may enjoy working in data analysis or research. As for your prospects for engineering or physics, it's difficult to say without knowing more about your specific interests and strengths. I would recommend exploring different fields and talking to professionals in those fields to gain a better understanding of the skills and qualities needed for success. It's also important to keep in mind that skills can be developed and improved upon, so don't let any perceived weaknesses discourage you from pursuing a career in science or engineering. With dedication and hard work, you can excel in any field you choose.